Is it true that though the weather is colder in Denver it doesn't feel as cold because of the low humidity

Question

We live in the southeast and husband's company might be transferring him to Denver. He says even though the weather is colder it doesn't feel as cold because of the low humidity. Is this true or just some BS someone invented to make him be OK about transferring?

Answer 1

Actually low humidity causes it to feel as cold as it is. High humidity makes it feel colder than it is. So, it doesn't feel as cold as in high humidity, but it doen't feel less cold than it actually is.

Answer 2

I live in colorado not too far from denver but it is cold. I am sorry to inform you but is it very very cold. Now I do want to let you know that for the last couple of years we have not had that good of a winter as in snow wise. for instants it was 70 deg here about 2 to 3 weeks ago and today the high is 55 But we just had a snow storm last week.
I really don't think it is that bad but if you are moving from the warm area it will be a change. Don't let the weather stop you from comming because once you lived here for a while. Expecially by the mountain you will fall inlove with Denver area. the moutains is what keeps most people here.

Answer 3

I lived in the Denver area for over a year, and I can tell you that it is true. The air is dry in the west, in Colorado in this case, and because you are at higher elevations the temperature is colder then in sea level areas. I've never had a winter in colorado, that FELT as cold as those in my native new york. It's really cold when it snows and rains in colorado, due to the elevated humidity.

Answer 4

So they say. I've always lived in areas of high humidity... and that does feel cold. (High temps are easier to take in places with low humidity- maybe the same is true for cold)...